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Mayor Schwantz Kicks Off New Football League

Former Chicago Bear, Mayor Jim Schwantz kicks off new flag football league, the Daily Herald reports.

Former Chicago Bear, Palatine Mayor, Jim Schwantz is kicking off a new flag football league for third-through sixth-graders, the Daily Herald reports.

The Northwest Flag Football League is a less-extreme version of the sport, allowing younger kids to participate and making it an appealing option for parents concerned about concussions, the Daily Herald reports. 

Reigstration is now open, NWFFL premier season kicks off next summer. 

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